Crime Rate in Victoria & Norcross: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria & Norcross

The total recorded crimes in Victoria & Norcross, Wyre, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria & Norcross crime rate of 3.54 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Victoria & Norcross, encompassing approximately 13,268 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Victoria & Norcross Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 8
  • Victoria Road West with total crimes: 5
  • Crescent East with total crimes: 3

How safe is Victoria & Norcross?

To understand the safety of Victoria & Norcross, we need to analyze Victoria & Norcross crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Wyre:

    • In 2024, Victoria & Norcross reported a higher crime volume than the Wyre average, with 488 crimes compared to 455. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria & Norcross witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

    • In 2023, Victoria & Norcross had fewer crimes than the Wyre average, with 358 crimes compared to 416. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Victoria & Norcross witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 23 other areas in the Wyre.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Wyre, Victoria & Norcross has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Victoria & Norcross Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Victoria & Norcross has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 7th out of 23 in the Wyre, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria & Norcross crimes were 488. The crime rate of Victoria & Norcross in 2024 was 36.78 (year) or 3.06 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Wyre.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria & Norcross were around 358 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.98 (year) or 2.25 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Wyre.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria & Norcross)CrimesRank (Victoria & Norcross)CrimesRank (Victoria & Norcross)
Pharos153 11,728 11,636 1
Mount74 3999 21,147 2
Jubilee74 2858 3728 4
Rossall71 4661 5733 3
Bourne55 5671 4499 6
Park34 13526 6545 5
Breck48 6488 8429 8
Marsh Mill39 12428 11441 7
Hardhorn with High Cross42 11512 7427 9
Preesall45 8428 10368 10
Tithebarn44 9360 14325 15
Garstang42 10385 13339 13
Brock with Catterall22 17411 12342 12
Warren24 15324 15329 14
Stanah25 14235 17192 18
Great Eccleston11 23227 18216 16
Hambleton & Stalmine15 20292 16205 17
Pheasant's Wood23 16185 1985 24
Wyresdale20 18165 20137 20
Calder15 21119 24180 19
Cleveleys Park15 19138 23119 21
Carleton9 24150 2197 23
Pilling13 22146 22111 22

Victoria & Norcross Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (8 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 20257
February 20259
January 202514
December 202413
November 20246
October 202412
September 202418
August 20249
July 20248
June 202432
May 20245

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 20259
March 20259
February 202511
January 202514
December 202411
November 20246
October 202423
September 202414
August 202420
July 202412
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
October 20245
September 20243
August 20245
July 202411
June 202412
May 20243

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 33 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Victoria & Norcross in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Victoria & Norcross postcode area is presented below.

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total8
Other theft5
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Victoria Road West (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Crescent East (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. B5412 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
6. Roman Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
7. Anchorsholme Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
8. The Spinney (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
9. York Avenue (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Amounderness Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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